I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should stay in darkness. – (John 12:46, NIV)
I am Light that has come into the world so that all who believe in Me won’t stay any longer in the dark. – (John 12:46, MSG)
Without Christ, we are stuck in the darkness of our own sin. Christ came so that we might have Light and life and truth. When we believe in Him, darkness must flee, for light and dark cannot dwell together. Light illuminates the darkness. Just as a small nightlight can make a world of difference for a little child on a dark night, so too can one person who bears the light of Christ, in a dark world. When we let our light shine, darkness disappears. Kindness, goodness, generosity and grace are contagious. One spark of compassion can ignite an entire community to do likewise. May we go forth in His light and be sparks, allowing His love to fan our words and deeds into a blaze.
May we seek to be,
Sparks that fan to flame;
As we honor Christ,
Glorify His Name.
Light dispels darkness,
In practical ways;
With kindness and grace,
That we give away.
Our great example,
Known throughout the earth;
Chose to love and serve,
And grant us great worth.
May we do likewise,
Go forth and be light;
Love as we are loved,
And choose do what’s right.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You sent Your Son into the world to be light and life and love. Thank You that through Him, we can have life abundant in You. Forgive us for remaining hidden in the darkness of our own shame and sin, rather than allowing Your light to shine into the dark spaces to bring light and life where it is needed most. Teach us to trust You more, so that we would invite You to shine brightest in the places that are the darkest. Show us how to love others well, so that we may shine the light of Your hope before them through our kindness and care. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we allow Your light to shine through us wherever we go. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
They will celebrate Your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of Your righteousness. – Psalm 145:7
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